Director of Manufacturing
Location: Farmington, CT
The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Facilities Maintenance. This role ensures efficient manufacturing systems, optimal resource utilization, and the promotion of a culture of continuous improvement. The Director drives alignment of manufacturing operations with overall business objectives while fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performance work environment. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and overseeing all manufacturing activities across the facility, as well as leading, mentoring, and developing teams in accordance with organizational values and applicable laws. The Director also establishes, implements, and refines manufacturing processes—including machine utilization, tooling, fixtures, sequencing, and workflows—to maximize efficiency. In addition, this role directs the development of operational goals and standards, ensuring they align with the organization’s strategic objectives, and coordinates both preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment and facilities.